Alondra’s Comments (group member since Dec 01, 2021)

Alondra’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

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Seiden Daniel

I cannot tell you to do this; but that is my advice.

You know the deal!

This is the thread for the September "Commit to one book monthly" challenge. In this thread, post one book you intend to read for September, so that everyone else can see your pick. When you finish reading it, we'd love for you to come back and post your opinion.

Yay! Kids are back in school!!! LOL

Lillie wrote: "So many tv series to add to my lists! Thanks :) Think I'll watch Alien:Earth first to satisfy my sci-fi itch. ..."

I hope you have fun watching! Woot!

Lea wrote: "Having once worked at a library, I can say that he may have driven the librarians nuts, but they probably also loved it. I missed every single regular patron whenever they weren't able to come in anymore for whatever reason. We would set aside books for people if we knew their taste in books. One lady..."

That is my dream job; but thats a long way away from healthcare. LOL. Thats awesome that you all did that for that customer.

I really want to try a western. I actually enjoy military style books; so, I think I may like westerns too. Maybe??

Congratulations, Michelle!! Woot-woot!

Lea wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Definitely going to read the 2nd one. Long books, but very good."

So glad you enjoyed Wolf Hall and are going to continue. For me, the books got better, once I realized what I was ..."

If they are anything like the first; then I think it will be worth every page. Thanks Lea

Alissa wrote: "ooooooh. **added**..."

The situation was so messed up; so, I definitely enjoyed it! LOL

Bill wrote: "Quite agree, Alondra. It took me awhile to get into it, but once I did, just loved it...."

It is just well-written and the pacing was not too bad once it got going. :)

Lillie wrote: "Yay! I loved this one too. Was expecting to like it but it swept me along and somewhere along the line I fell into the story quite willingly. Are you going to try to tackle the next one? ..."

Definitely going to read the 2nd one. Long books, but very good.

Patty wrote: "well this took a turn...

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I've had this book on my TBR for-EVER! I even grabbed a copy. I need to get it together and just read the thing.

Bill wrote: "Back to Murderbots next with #3, Rogue Protocol Rogue Protocol (The Murderbot Diaries, #3) by Martha Wells by Martha Wells..."

Glad you're getting back to Murderbot. I really love this series. The tv series I'm not so sure about. They put a male actor there, and I feel like they should have kept that secret or put a more androgynous actor in that spot. I may check it out.

Lea wrote: "When you get to them, you'll know what I mean. I love that your dad scouts book sales and brings you books he thinks you and your family will read. I used to do the same thing for my dad, but now he can't read anymore...."

Yeah, before he passed, he was a library fiend. He drove those ladies nuts. Amazingly, he loved Westerns, and would reread those books endlessly.

I hate that your dad can't read anymore, and I am sure he hates it too. Reading is another universe we get to enjoy.

Lillie wrote: "Anyone else see that Netflix (in the US) is going to have The Thursday Murder Club series begin on August 28th? I'm excited cause I love Helen Mirren. Though I might wait for all of the episodes to..."

No. Haven't read the books yet; so, I won't watch any until I do.

I am watching Alien: Earth; which has turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I love it.

Also watching The Institute, which is okay. The acting is subpar, and stiff; which is not what this book is. It really takes someone special to pull off Stephen King. I am hoping Welcome to Derry is better.

Also watched The Sandman, Silo, and FROM. All of which, are excellent.

A lot of us have been reading other books; me included. Either they get read or they don't

The thing I like about Dublin Murder squad, is that you can leave the series and not be lost. I think because we do focus on just one detective, that keeps things current and maybe allows us to read out of order.

For Miss Peregrines, I will be going to book 3, I think.

Lea wrote: "You know, I'd recommend The Ministry of Time as long as you know going in that the set up is going to be a bit slow.

Thanks for the congratulations! I'm hoping to read the last two books as well - one of which is a Stephen King book that you loved and recommended. I'm still super excited about my last two.."

Okay, let me look thru some reviews.

I really enjoyed You Like it Darker. Some are more weird, then it gets to the end of the story, and it becomes unsettling. I think one was Willie the Weirdo?? Ugh. Great story because it went totally left.

Patty wrote: "Really loving this series

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Yay! So glad you love it! The series is pretty consistent. No duds, but a little lag with the full length novel; but still good.

Lindsey wrote: ". I may have to do new 12+4 list next year thats 'My Kindle is about to explode' 🤣..."

Now, THAT, is a good idea.

Bill wrote: "QWill, Koko and Yum Yum are always fun to visit with, eh, Alondra?.."

Always fun, light and entertaining. Quick reads too!

Michelle wrote: "I'm right there with you Alondra. Something about S.A. Cosby and his gritty reads, I always go back for more. I'm looking forward to the Netflix series. I hope they don't mess it up...."

The author seems excited about it; so, I am hoping they treat it with the care that it deserves.

Lea wrote: "'m looking forward to getting through the middle books in The Wheel of Time series, that's for sure. Jordan does a great set up for the end, but some of these middle books have some really tedious parts to them...."

I have about 9 or 10 of his books. My dad just kept picking them up at sales; and gave them to me. So, now I feel like I need to read the series. Even though most of the books are out of order; my dad was just grabbing stuff. I do have books 1 & 2. My son enjoyed them, so, I am hoping to read those soon.... like maybe next year, or so.... 😬